Civil officers at Jhansi (recto)
1884
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1884
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
You see a group of civil officers standing in a row, looking serious. They are dressed in formal clothes, which suggests they are important people. The photo gives us a glimpse into the lives of British colonial officers in India during that time. Check out the work of artist: Raja Deen Dayal (Indian, 1844–1905) to learn more about his photography.